🏏IPL 2025 - Match 67: GT vs CSK at Ahmedabad @ 3:30pm🏏 - Page 3

Despite being in a strong position to do so, none of the three top teams have been able to nail down a top two finish in the IPL 2025 table in these last few days. So it is that it comes down to the last set of fixtures, with Gujarat Titans trying to reach 20 points and make that top spot their own, as they host the wooden-spoon holding Chennai Super Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

On paper, this should be a very one-sided matchup. This is a team that has crafted an identity and created a well-balanced team all across the field, against another which has big-time struggled to do so and has weaknesses everywhere. But CSK are a team which has been hurt from a bad season and is fighting for nothing except pride, which can be a dangerous proposition. They have looked more threatening as a team since an influx of youth via Ayush Mhatre and Dewald Brevis, but the staleness of the team around them continues to affect their performances. Can their experienced core finally pull it together to spark a major upset that could give them momentum and energy as planning for 2026 begins?

GT try to bounce back from disappointing LSG loss

GT suffered a loss at home against Lucknow in their previous match, and will be keen to put that behind them. They know they got fortunate with RCB and PBKS also dropping points, presenting them a chance to redeem themselves with no harm and no foul. They won't want to rely on other results again, and will be hoping their combined top order and bowling failure from a couple days ago was just an aberration.

GT have faced CSK 7 times in the history of the IPL since their inception, and the home side have the slightest of advantages in this rivalry.

Ahead of today's blockbuster encounter in Ahmedabad, we take a look at some key stats in the GT vs CSK rivalry.

Head-to-head record at the Narendra Modi stadium in the IPL

Total matches played: 3

GT wins: 2

CSK wins: 1

Last result: GT won by 35 runs (May 10, 2024)

GT's record at the Narendra Modi stadium in the IPL

Total matches played: 22

Wins: 13

Losses: 9

Highest Score: 233/3 vs Mumbai Indians (May 26, 2023) - GT won by 62 runs

Lowest Score: 89/10 vs Delhi Capitals (April 17, 2024) - DC won by 6 wickets

GT vs CSK: Most Runs

Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK) - Innings: 7, Runs: 350, Average: 50.00, Strike Rate: 142.27, 92

Shubman Gill (GT) - Innings: 7, Runs: 274, Average: 39.14, Strike Rate: 159.30, Highest Score: 104

B Sai Sudharsan (GT) - Innings: 4, Runs: 258, Average: 64.50, Strike Rate: 176.71, Highest Score: 103

GT vs CSK: Most Wickets

Mohit Sharma (GT) - Innings: 4, Wickets: 9, Economy Rate: 8.93, Average:14.88, Best Figures: 3/31

Rashid Khan (GT) - Innings: 7, Wickets: 8, Economy Rate: 9.40, Average: 31.75, Best Figures: 2/26

Mohammed Shami (GT) - Innings: 5, Wickets: 7, Economy Rate: 6.57, Average: 17.85, Best Figures: 2/19

MS Dhoni Reitrement After This Match?

MS Dhoni has kept the suspense on his IPL future alive since his international retirement in 2020. Will the game on Sunday be his last for the fabled franchise? The answer lies only with the charismatic leader.

Gujarat Titans, under the leadership of Shubman Gill, have had a strong campaign and have already booked their place in the postseason. However, their recent hiccup against Lucknow Super Giants, a 33-run loss despite a fighting half-century from Shahrukh Khan, has put a slight dent in their otherwise smooth progression. With 18 points from 13 games, a win against CSK would guarantee them 20 points and a crucial advantage in the playoffs, offering two shots at making the final. Chennai Super Kings, the five-time champions, have endured a forgettable IPL 2025. Plagued by inconsistent performances, untimely injuries – including to their initial captain Ruturaj Gaikwad which saw MS Dhoni resume leadership – and a batting lineup that has largely failed to fire, CSK find themselves languishing at the bottom of the points table with a meagre three wins from their 13 outings. Their campaign has been described as a “multifaceted collapse,” a stark deviation from their usually dominant presence in the league. This match will be their last opportunity to salvage some pride in a season they would rather forget.

Who are you backing for the win?

Originally posted by: Viswasruti

Thank you Parm for the thread and for the tag.

I am Glad for my Moderator Viswasruti,

you are ( in-side First 10 already) in 3000 Club - Point wise, on prediction game.

Do you think we can play Prediction game for test matches, its 20 innings in 5 test matches or we can play for whole Year from June 20 to dec 31st, 2025 for only test matches involved india with others.

Originally posted by: Prizi

Full support to CSK

Though it's easy win for GT

Thanks for the tag Parm.

May the best team win.

Cheers..